The town’s new chief administrative officer is warning residents there will be sticker shock when council hikes property taxes and sewer rates in the coming years to pay for the estimated $17.5 million in unfinanced debt town officials found while trying to complete the 2012 financial statement.

Town council has voted down a smoking ban in outdoor parks, recreation areas and outside municipal buildings but is expected to revisit the issue when a new bylaw is drafted to include designated smoking areas.

As Windsorites settle in for what promises to be a wilting week of oppressive heat, they can take a little solace in the fact that Monday’s high of 32 C fell well short of the record 35.6 C set in 1977.

The Jesus flag is not welcome at city hall. Councillors agreed Monday night with a report from city administration to deny a request to fly a flag in support of the annual March for Jesus scheduled for Aug. 22.